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CN1751208A
CN1751208A CNA2004800044911A CN200480004491A CN1751208A CN 1751208 A CN1751208 A CN 1751208A CN A2004800044911 A CNA2004800044911 A CN A2004800044911A CN 200480004491 A CN200480004491 A CN 200480004491A CN 1751208 A CN1751208 A CN 1751208A
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Abstract

A lighting device comprising a housing, at least one light source and a light-altering device. The light-altering device is positioned relative to the housing and the light source for receiving and altering light from the light source such that the altered light illuminates at least a portion of the housing and a portion of a surface supporting the illumination apparatus.

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令人心情愉快的照明设备Uplifting Lighting

技术领域technical field

本发明总体涉及光源，更具体地涉及提供令人心情愉快的照明或增加环境气氛的照明、例如视觉上令人愉快的光效果和圆形的设备。The present invention relates generally to light sources, and more particularly to devices that provide mood-pleasing lighting or lighting that enhances the mood of an environment, such as visually pleasing light effects and circular shapes.

发明背景Background of the invention

多年来使用例如熔岩(laya)灯的照明设备，以提高增加环境气氛的照明或令人心情愉快的照明。即使在今天，仍然存在对于提供视觉上令人愉快的照明效果和光图案的照明设备的不断增长的要求和需要。Lighting devices such as lava lamps have been used for many years to enhance mood lighting or mood lighting. Even today, there is still a growing demand and need for lighting devices that provide visually pleasing lighting effects and light patterns.

此外，珠宝玉石工艺品、头发装饰品和其它附件物品设置有光源，例如发光二极管，它将注意力吸引到附件物品和它的使用者。但是，本发明人发现这些光源被定位成从附件物品朝外发射光线而没有对附件物品自身照明，对附件物品自身照明将提供较刺激的和令人愉快的视觉效果。In addition, jewelry, jade, hair ornaments and other accessory items are provided with light sources, such as light emitting diodes, which draw attention to the accessory item and its user. However, the inventors have discovered that these light sources are positioned to emit light outward from the accessory item without illuminating the accessory item itself, which would provide a more stimulating and pleasing visual effect.

发明内容Contents of the invention

为了在该领域内满足这些和其它要求，本发明人成功地设计了在一示例性实施例中的照明设备，它包括壳体、至少一个光源和光变化装置。相对于壳体和光源对光变化装置定位，用于从光源接受和变化光线，以致变化的光对壳体的至少一个部分和支持照明设备的表面的一部分照明。In order to meet these and other needs in the field, the present inventors have succeeded in devising a lighting device in an exemplary embodiment comprising a housing, at least one light source and a light changing device. The light varying means is positioned relative to the housing and light source for receiving and varying light from the light source such that the varied light illuminates at least a portion of the housing and a portion of a surface supporting the lighting device.

从以下所提供的详细说明，本发明的进一步的应用领域将变得很明显。应该理解以下详细叙述和特定例子。同时本发明指示的示例性实施例仅仅是用于示例的目的，而不是用于限制本发明的范围。Further areas of application of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided below. The following detailed description and specific examples should be understood with reference to. Meanwhile, the indicated exemplary embodiments of the present invention are for the purpose of illustration only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

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从以下详细叙述和附图将会更完全地理解本发明，在附图中：The invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed description and accompanying drawings, in which:

图1是按照本发明的一实施例的照明设备的侧视图；Fig. 1 is a side view of a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

图2是示出在图1中的照明设备的俯视图；Fig. 2 is a top view of the lighting device shown in Fig. 1;

图3是示出在图1中的照明设备的仰视图；Fig. 3 is a bottom view of the lighting device shown in Fig. 1;

图4是按照本发明的另一实施例的照明设备的侧视图；Fig. 4 is a side view of a lighting device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

图5是示出在图4中的照明设备的俯视图；Fig. 5 is a top view of the lighting device shown in Fig. 4;

图6是按照本发明的另一实施例的、被构造成对支持表面照明的照明设备的俯视图；6 is a top view of a lighting device configured to illuminate a support surface in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

图7是按照本发明的另一实施例的、被构造成对支持表面照明的照明设备的侧视图；Figure 7 is a side view of a lighting device configured to illuminate a support surface in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

图8是按照本发明的另一实施例的、被构造成对支持表面照明和对与支持表面相对定位的壳体部分照明的照明设备的立体图；8 is a perspective view of a lighting device configured to illuminate a support surface and to illuminate a housing portion positioned opposite the support surface in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

图9是按照本发明的另一实施例的、被构造成为字母“T”形状的照明设备的俯视图；Fig. 9 is a top view of a lighting device configured in the shape of a letter "T" according to another embodiment of the present invention;

图10是按照本发明的另一实施例的、被构造成为字母“T”形状的照明设备的侧视图；10 is a side view of a lighting device configured in the shape of a letter "T" according to another embodiment of the present invention;

图11是按照本发明的另一实施例的可被照明的附属装置的俯视图；以及Figure 11 is a top view of an accessory device that can be illuminated according to another embodiment of the present invention; and

图12是图11中示出的照明装置的侧视图。Fig. 12 is a side view of the lighting device shown in Fig. 11 .

在所有的附图中相应的标号指示相应的结构特征。Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding structural features throughout the several drawings.

具体实施方式Detailed ways

参阅图1，其中示出了按照本发明的一实施例的总体以标号10表示的照明设备。如图1所示，照明设备10包括壳体12、至少一个光源14和光变化装置18。光变化装置18相对于壳体12和光源14定位，用于接受和改变来自光源14的光线16，以致变化的光线28照亮壳体12的至少一个部分，例如壳体12的上部20。或者，或附加地、光变化装置18可以相对于壳体12和光源14定位，以致变化的光线28照亮支持照明设备10的表面50的至少一个部分，例如壁、天花板、地板、台子顶部、通道、衣服、移动平台的表面等。在工作期间，光变化装置18折射、反射、绕射和/或分散光线16，以用变化的光线28用令人心情愉快的光线图形和效果照亮壳体12和/或支持表面50的一部分。Referring to Fig. 1, there is shown a lighting device generally indicated by reference numeral 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1 , the lighting device 10 includes a housing 12 , at least one light source 14 and a light changing device 18 . Light altering device 18 is positioned relative to housing 12 and light source 14 for receiving and altering light 16 from light source 14 such that the altered light 28 illuminates at least a portion of housing 12 , such as upper portion 20 of housing 12 . Alternatively, or in addition, the light varying device 18 may be positioned relative to the housing 12 and light source 14 such that the varying light 28 illuminates at least a portion of a surface 50 supporting the lighting device 10, such as a wall, ceiling, floor, table top, Passages, clothing, surfaces on moving platforms, etc. During operation, light varying device 18 refracts, reflects, diffracts and/or disperses light 16 to illuminate a portion of housing 12 and/or support surface 50 with varying light 28 with pleasing light patterns and effects .

在图1至3所示的示例性实施例中，壳体12基本上是立方体形和被装饰，以仿造冰立方体或大冰块。但是，应该理解壳体12可以包括其它形状的广阔范围中的任何一个，包括但不局限于水果、泪滴、雨滴、字母数字符号、棱锥体等。举例来说，以及如以下详细说明的那样，图9和图10示出了如字母“T”形状的设备510和610。In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-3, the housing 12 is substantially cube-shaped and decorated to mimic an ice cube or large ice cube. However, it should be understood that the housing 12 may comprise any of a wide range of other shapes including, but not limited to, fruit, teardrops, raindrops, alphanumeric symbols, pyramids, and the like. By way of example, and as described in detail below, FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate devices 510 and 610 that are shaped like the letter "T."

对于壳体12可以使用广阔范围的材料，包括、但不局限于、聚丙烯、玻璃、塑料以及其它材料。壳体12的表面可以是透明的、半透明的、不透明的、反射的或它们的组合。在图1至3所示的示例性实施例中，与支持表面50相对定位的壳体表面24是透明的，而壳体侧面26是半透明的或消光的，以扩散或柔和变化的光线28。A wide range of materials may be used for housing 12, including, but not limited to, polypropylene, glass, plastic, and other materials. The surface of housing 12 may be transparent, translucent, opaque, reflective, or combinations thereof. In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 , the housing surface 24 positioned opposite the support surface 50 is transparent, while the housing sides 26 are translucent or matte to diffuse or soften the changing light 28 .

为了易于接触光源14、光变化装置18和/或壳体12的内部，照明设备10还包括易于可拆卸的基底组件30。利用适当的紧固系统或方法(例如压配合、粘接剂、螺纹件、螺性肋等)可以将基底组件30连接于壳体12。仅举个例子，壳体12包括其尺寸用于由基底组件30在其上接收和支持的敞开端31。在壳体侧表面26上、靠近敞开端31可以设置若干向内延伸的弹性钮或凸起(未示出)。当将壳体12装配在基底组件30上时，弹性钮啮合基底组件30，用于在壳体12和基底组件30之间的压配合或摩擦配合。或者，基底组件30和壳体12可以形成为一个单元。For easy access to the light source 14, the light changing device 18 and/or the interior of the housing 12, the lighting device 10 also includes a base assembly 30 that is readily removable. Base assembly 30 may be attached to housing 12 using a suitable fastening system or method (eg, press fit, adhesive, screws, threaded ribs, etc.). By way of example only, housing 12 includes an open end 31 sized to be received and supported thereon by base assembly 30 . A number of inwardly extending elastic buttons or protrusions (not shown) may be provided on the housing side surface 26 near the open end 31 . When the housing 12 is assembled on the base assembly 30 , the resilient button engages the base assembly 30 for a press or friction fit between the housing 12 and the base assembly 30 . Alternatively, base assembly 30 and housing 12 may be formed as one unit.

依据其中将使用照明设备10的具体应用情况，照明设备10可以被构造成放置在水平支持表面、例如桌子顶部或台子顶部上。或者，照明设备10可以被构造成安装于墙壁、被改装至(例如被安装和电连接至)一现有的壁或天花板连接箱或连接至例如汽车的可动平台的表面。Depending on the particular application in which lighting device 10 will be used, lighting device 10 may be configured to be placed on a horizontal support surface, such as a table top or table top. Alternatively, lighting device 10 may be configured to be wall-mounted, retrofitted (eg, mounted and electrically connected to) an existing wall or ceiling junction box, or connected to the surface of a movable platform such as an automobile.

基底组件30还包括可开关的连接于光源14的电源32。在所示的实施例中，电源32包括电池36和交流插座孔37、以允许照明设备10通过与标准的墙壁出口连接的电线接受电源。但是，应该注意电源32可以设想是对光源14提供能量的任何适当的装置，包括，但不局限于、可更新的电池、可再充电的电池、可丢弃的电池、以及对于照明设备10可以是外部的或内部的其它合适的电源。如果可以再充电，可以由太阳能、磁、电和化学装置和类似物或它们的任意组合对电源再充电。因此，电源结构不局限于在此所述和所示的电源结构。The base assembly 30 also includes a power source 32 switchably connected to the light source 14 . In the illustrated embodiment, the power supply 32 includes a battery 36 and an AC outlet hole 37 to allow the lighting device 10 to receive power through a cord that connects to a standard wall outlet. However, it should be noted that the power source 32 is contemplated to be any suitable means of providing power to the light source 14, including, but not limited to, a renewable battery, a rechargeable battery, a disposable battery, and for the lighting device 10 may be other suitable power source, external or internal. If rechargeable, the power source may be recharged by solar, magnetic, electrical and chemical means and the like or any combination thereof. Therefore, the power supply configuration is not limited to that described and shown herein.

在图1的示例性实施例中，基底组件30还包括用于相对于光源14转动光变化装置18的传动系统。传动系统包括具有用于支持光变化装置18的透明的支持表面的转台38。转台38连接于电动机34，从而当供电时转动转台38和在其上的光变化装置18。或者，替换地利用传动系统相对于光变化装置18转动光源14。In the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1 , base assembly 30 also includes a transmission system for rotating light altering device 18 relative to light source 14 . The drive system includes a turntable 38 with a transparent support surface for supporting the light varying device 18 . The turntable 38 is connected to the motor 34 so that when powered, the turntable 38 and the light changing device 18 thereon are turned. Alternatively, the light source 14 is rotated relative to the light changing device 18 using a transmission system.

在示例性实施例的照明设备10中，光源14包括靠近光变化装置18的端部定位的多个可变颜色的发光二极管。或者，可以使用任何适当的光源，包括但不局限于光纤、卤化灯、白炽灯、激光、荧光灯、磁能光源等。In the lighting device 10 of the exemplary embodiment, the light source 14 includes a plurality of color-variable light-emitting diodes positioned near the end of the light-altering device 18 . Alternatively, any suitable light source may be used, including but not limited to fiber optics, halogen lamps, incandescent lamps, lasers, fluorescent lamps, magnetic energy sources, and the like.

按照使用者输入，由控制器控制光源14和传动系统(即电动机34和转台38)的工作。在一实施例中，控制器包括集成的电路/电路板组件40(即安装在电路板上的集成电路板)和开关42。例如，开关42可以允许使用者从关于转台38的多个预定的转速选择。或者例如，开关42可以允许使用者从关于光源14的许多显示方式中选择。这些显示方式可以包括关方式、其中诸发光二极管以预定顺序闪烁的方式、其中诸发光二极管对声音脉动发光的方式。声音可以由设备10自身产生(例如，通过在设备10中内装的扬声器)或设备10外部的声源(例如环境声)产生。The operation of the light source 14 and the drive train (ie, the motor 34 and the turntable 38) is controlled by the controller in accordance with user input. In one embodiment, the controller includes an integrated circuit/board assembly 40 (ie, an integrated circuit board mounted on a circuit board) and a switch 42 . For example, switch 42 may allow a user to select from a plurality of predetermined rotational speeds with respect to turntable 38 . Or for example, the switch 42 may allow the user to select from a number of display modes regarding the light source 14 . These display modes may include an off mode, a mode in which the LEDs blink in a predetermined sequence, a mode in which the LEDs emit light to sound pulses. Sound may be generated by device 10 itself (eg, via a speaker built into device 10 ) or by a sound source external to device 10 (eg, ambient sound).

在所示的实施例中，开关42包括设置在基底组件30的底部44上的按钮。但是，根据其中将使用照明设备10的应用情况，开关42可以包括其它适当的开关装置的广阔范围中的任一个。例如，开关42可以设置在从基底组件30延伸的电线上。或者例如，控制器可以被构造成与红外线遥控一起使用。在又一实施例中，开关42可以设置在壳体12的可弯曲的表面的下部附近，以致对可弯曲表面施加压力引起开关42改变设定。In the illustrated embodiment, the switch 42 comprises a button disposed on the bottom 44 of the base assembly 30 . However, switch 42 may comprise any of a wide range of other suitable switching devices depending on the application in which lighting device 10 will be used. For example, switch 42 may be provided on a wire extending from base assembly 30 . Or for example, the controller could be configured for use with an infrared remote control. In yet another embodiment, the switch 42 may be positioned near a lower portion of the bendable surface of the housing 12 such that applying pressure to the bendable surface causes the switch 42 to change the setting.

现在将详细叙述光变化装置18。如图1所示，光变化装置18位于转台38上，转台38又位于发光二极管14之上。光变化装置18和发光二极管14位于壳体12内、相对于壳体12基本上在中央位置。光变化装置18改变来自光源14的光线16，以致用变化的光线28照亮壳体12的上部20。变化的光线28通过透明的壳体表面24向上发射和通过半透明的壳体侧表面26朝外发射，从而提供其中使用照明设备10的、带有令人心情愉快的光图形和效果的房间。或者，光变化装置和壳体可以一体地形成为单一构件。例如，光变化装置可以包括壳体的一内部有许多刻面的表面。The light varying device 18 will now be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 1 , the light changing device 18 is located on a turntable 38 , which in turn is located on top of the LEDs 14 . The light changing device 18 and the light emitting diodes 14 are located within the housing 12 substantially centrally with respect to the housing 12 . The light varying device 18 modifies the light 16 from the light source 14 such that the upper portion 20 of the housing 12 is illuminated with the changed light 28 . The changing light 28 is emitted upward through the transparent housing surface 24 and outward through the translucent housing side surface 26 to provide a room with pleasing light patterns and effects in which the lighting device 10 is used. Alternatively, the light varying device and the housing may be integrally formed as a single member. For example, the light varying device may comprise an interior faceted surface of the housing.

在图1至3的示例性实施例中的光变化装置18包括许多刻面46。虽然不局限于任何特定的材料，光变化装置18可以包括透明材料，例如精加工的聚丙烯材料、玻璃、塑料、水晶等。或者，光变化装置18可以包括半透明的或反射的材料。The light varying device 18 in the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 3 includes a plurality of facets 46 . While not limited to any particular material, light varying device 18 may comprise transparent materials such as finished polypropylene, glass, plastic, crystal, and the like. Alternatively, light varying device 18 may comprise a translucent or reflective material.

光变化装置18可以具有许多形状。在所示的实施例中，光变化装置18以与壳体12基本相似的方式确定形状(例如图1和2中的立方体形状、在图9中的字母“T”形状)。在其它实施例中，光变化装置可以大体上为球形、棱锥形、棱柱形、依靠对其将使用照明设备10的应用情况而定的其它形状。Light varying device 18 may have many shapes. In the illustrated embodiment, light altering device 18 is shaped in a substantially similar manner as housing 12 (eg, cubic shape in FIGS. 1 and 2 , letter "T" shape in FIG. 9 ). In other embodiments, the light varying means may be substantially spherical, pyramidal, prismatic, other shapes depending on the application for which the lighting device 10 will be used.

照明设备10还可以包括被定位成接收来自光源14的光线16和/或接受来自光变化装置18的变化光线28的一个或多个标记。该标记可以是至少局部不透明的、半透明的或它们的组合，以致光线16和/或变化光线28对使用者显示该标记的轮廓。标记可以包括符号、字符、形状、字、标识、它们的组合等。The lighting device 10 may also include one or more indicia positioned to receive the light 16 from the light source 14 and/or to receive the varying light 28 from the light varying device 18 . The indicia may be at least partially opaque, translucent, or a combination thereof such that the light 16 and/or changing light 28 outlines the indicia to the user. Indicia may include symbols, characters, shapes, words, logos, combinations thereof, and the like.

依据标记的特点方位，照明装置10可以在壳体12内和/或在壳体12外部的表面、例如支持表面50上显示轮廓。在示例性实施例中，将标记设置在壳体的内表面上、悬挂在壳体12中中空的内部中和/或设置在光变化装置18的外表面上。Depending on the characteristic orientation of the markings, the lighting device 10 can display contours inside the housing 12 and/or on a surface outside the housing 12 , for example the support surface 50 . In an exemplary embodiment, indicia are disposed on the interior surface of the housing, suspended within the hollow interior of the housing 12 and/or disposed on the exterior surface of the light changing device 18 .

参阅图4和5，其中示出了按照本发明的另一示例性实施例的照明设备110。照明设备110包括壳体112、用于发射光线116的光源114、被定位成用于接受来自光源114的光线116的光变化装置118。光变化装置118相对于壳体112和光源114被定位成接受和改变来自光源114的光线116，以及变化的光线128照亮壳体112的至少上部120。光变化装置折射、反射、绕射和/或分散光线116，以致变化的光线128用令人心情愉快的光图形和效果照亮上壳体部分120。Referring to Figures 4 and 5, there is shown a lighting device 110 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The lighting device 110 includes a housing 112 , a light source 114 for emitting light 116 , a light varying device 118 positioned for receiving the light 116 from the light source 114 . Light altering device 118 is positioned relative to housing 112 and light source 114 to receive and alter light 116 from light source 114 , and the altered light 128 illuminates at least upper portion 120 of housing 112 . The light varying means refracts, reflects, diffracts and/or disperses the light rays 116 such that the varying light rays 128 illuminate the upper housing portion 120 with pleasing light patterns and effects.

如图4和5所示，照明设备10还包括用于提高环境照明的(例如用于阅读)、很像传统灯或灯具的至少一个其它光源115。照明设备110可以被构造成光源114和115相互单独工作。因此，使用者可以根据所需要的照明效果开或关一个或两个光源114和115。As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the lighting device 10 also includes at least one other light source 115, much like a conventional lamp or light fixture, for enhancing ambient lighting, eg for reading. Lighting device 110 may be configured such that light sources 114 and 115 operate independently of each other. Therefore, the user can turn on or off one or two light sources 114 and 115 according to the desired lighting effect.

在所示的实施例中，光源114包括位于光变化装置118的端部129附近的多个发光二极管，光变化装置包括许多刻面146。光变化装置118在壳体112内中央位置处。光源115包括至少部分地设置在由光变化装置118形成的中空内部或空腔147内。In the illustrated embodiment, light source 114 includes a plurality of light emitting diodes located near end 129 of light altering device 118 , which includes a plurality of facets 146 . The light changing device 118 is centrally located within the housing 112 . The light source 115 includes at least partially disposed within a hollow interior or cavity 147 formed by the light altering device 118 .

图6和7示出了被构造成支持设备210、310的表面的至少一个部分照明的照明设备210、310的示例性实施例。光变化装置218、318相对于壳体212、312设置在基本上中央的位置，光源214、314包括位于壳体212、312的各角落251、351内的至少一个发光二极管。各发光二极管被定向成朝光变化装置218、318和支持设备210、310的表面350发射光线。在工作中，光变化装置218折射、反射、绕射和/或分散光线216、316，以致变化的光线228、328用令人心情愉快的光图形和效果照亮支持设备210、310的表面350。6 and 7 illustrate exemplary embodiments of lighting devices 210 , 310 configured to support at least a partial illumination of a surface of the device 210 , 310 . The light varying means 218 , 318 is arranged in a substantially central position relative to the housing 212 , 312 and the light source 214 , 314 comprises at least one light emitting diode located in each corner 251 , 351 of the housing 212 , 312 . Each light emitting diode is oriented to emit light towards the surface 350 of the light changing device 218 , 318 and support device 210 , 310 . In operation, the light changing device 218 refracts, reflects, diffracts and/or disperses the light rays 216, 316 such that the changing light rays 228, 328 illuminate the surface 350 of the support device 210, 310 with pleasing light patterns and effects .

在图7所示出的示例性实施例中，壳体侧表面326是截头圆锥形，以致在壳体312和安装板330之间形成间隙352。因此，变化的光线328通过间隙352、然后照亮支持表面350。应该注意虽然设备310被示为由地板或台子顶部支持，但是设备310也可以安装于壁或天花板。In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 7 , housing side surface 326 is frusto-conical such that a gap 352 is formed between housing 312 and mounting plate 330 . Thus, the varying light rays 328 pass through the gap 352 and then illuminate the support surface 350 . It should be noted that although device 310 is shown supported by the floor or table top, device 310 may also be wall or ceiling mounted.

再次参阅图7，照明设备310还包括用于提供通常的照明状态的可选用的光源315。在所示的实施例中，光源315包括至少部分地设置在由光变化装置318形成的中空的内部或空腔347内的白炽灯，同时光变化装置318基本上围绕可选用的光源315设置。Referring again to FIG. 7, the lighting device 310 also includes an optional light source 315 for providing a general lighting state. In the illustrated embodiment, light source 315 comprises an incandescent lamp disposed at least partially within a hollow interior or cavity 347 formed by light altering device 318 , while light altering device 318 is disposed substantially around optional light source 315 .

在图8中，示出了按照本发明的另一实施例的被构造成至少照亮支持设备410的表面450的照明设备410。如图所示，光变化装置418设置在壳体412内的基本上中央的位置处，以及光源44包括被定位在壳体412的各角落451内的至少一个发光二极管。各发光二极管414被定向成朝光变化装置418和支持表面450发射光线。在工作中，变化的光线从光变化装置418向外和朝向表面450传播。变化的光线然后通过基本上透明的壳体侧表面426，用令人愉快的光图形和效果照亮支持表面450。In Fig. 8, a lighting device 410 configured to illuminate at least a surface 450 of a support device 410 according to another embodiment of the invention is shown. As shown, the light changing device 418 is disposed at a substantially central location within the housing 412 , and the light source 44 includes at least one light emitting diode positioned within each corner 451 of the housing 412 . Each light emitting diode 414 is oriented to emit light towards the light changing device 418 and support surface 450 . In operation, varying light propagates from light varying device 418 outwardly and towards surface 450 . The changing light then passes through the substantially transparent housing side surface 426, illuminating the support surface 450 with pleasing light patterns and effects.

为了进一步提高由设备410所提供的照明效果，与支持表面450相对的壳体表面424是不透明的。壳体表面424还形成光变化装置418的端部427通过其延伸的孔425。此外，光源414可以进一步包括位于光变化装置418的其它端部429附近的可选用的发光二极管414’。To further enhance the lighting effect provided by device 410, housing surface 424 opposite support surface 450 is opaque. Housing surface 424 also forms aperture 425 through which end 427 of light varying device 418 extends. Additionally, the light source 414 may further include an optional light emitting diode 414'

如以上在图1中所示的设备10那样，在所示的实施例中的照明设备410包括可拆卸地连接于壳体412的基底组件430。基底组件430还可以包括可选用的发光二极管414’、用于相对于可选用的发光二极管414’转动光变化装置418的传动装置，以及可开关地连接于发光二极管414、414’和传动装置的电源432(例如电池等)。在所示的实施例中，电源432包括设置在壳体表面424上的太阳能电池，不过可以使用对光源和传动系统提供能量的其它适当的装置。As with device 10 shown above in FIG. 1 , lighting device 410 in the illustrated embodiment includes a base assembly 430 removably attached to housing 412 . The base assembly 430 may also include an optional LED 414', an actuator for rotating the light changing device 418 relative to the optional LED 414', and a switch switchably connected to the LEDs 414, 414' and the actuator. Power source 432 (eg, battery, etc.). In the illustrated embodiment, the power source 432 comprises a solar cell disposed on the housing surface 424, although other suitable means of providing power to the light source and drive train may be used.

类似于对于第一实施例所述的方式，按照使用者的输入，由控制器可以控制发光二极管414、414’和传动系统的工作。例如，控制器可以允许使用者选择具有不同的发光二极管414和414’的闪烁、在不同的时间触发/释放、或者按照来自外部源和/或设备410的内部源的声音脉动闪亮。In a manner similar to that described for the first embodiment, the operation of the LEDs 414, 414' and the drive train can be controlled by the controller in accordance with user input. For example, the controller may allow the user to choose to have different LEDs 414 and 414' blink, fire/release at different times, or flash with sound pulses from an external source and/or an internal source of the device 410.

现在参阅图9和10，其中分别示出了照明设备510和610的示例性实施例，它们被构造成用作为信号灯(signage)。在示出的实施例中，设备510和610被形成为字母“T”的形状。在其它实施例中，壳体的形状可以被形成为字、数、信息、符号等。Referring now to Figures 9 and 10, there are shown exemplary embodiments of lighting devices 510 and 610, respectively, configured for use as signage. In the illustrated embodiment, devices 510 and 610 are formed in the shape of the letter "T". In other embodiments, the shape of the housing may be formed into words, numbers, information, symbols, and the like.

如图9所示，光源514包括由导线533或其它适当的电连接件相互电连接的许多发光二极管。诸发光二极管沿着如由壳体512的侧边526形成的壳体512的周边554分开。壳体512的侧边526可以是不透明的、半透明的、透明的、反射的或者它们的组合。相对于支持设备510的表面而定位的表面可以是透明的、半透明的或它们的组合。此外，光变化装置518中央地处在壳体512内和以与壳体周边554的形状相类似的方式确定形状，壳体周边的形状在所示的实施例中为字母“T”形状。或者，可以替换地在与支持表面相对定位的或连接于支持表面的壳体表面上或与该壳体表面一体形成有一个或多个光变化装置。在这一可替换选用的实施例中，光源被定向成将光线射入光变化装置。As shown in FIG. 9, the light source 514 includes a plurality of light emitting diodes electrically interconnected by wires 533 or other suitable electrical connections. The LEDs are separated along a perimeter 554 of housing 512 as formed by sides 526 of housing 512 . The sides 526 of the housing 512 may be opaque, translucent, transparent, reflective, or combinations thereof. Surfaces positioned relative to the surface of support device 510 may be transparent, translucent, or a combination thereof. In addition, light changing device 518 is centrally located within housing 512 and is shaped in a manner similar to the shape of housing perimeter 554, which in the illustrated embodiment is in the shape of the letter "T". Alternatively, one or more light-altering devices may alternatively be formed on or integrally with a surface of the housing positioned opposite or connected to the support surface. In this alternative embodiment, the light source is oriented to direct light into the light altering device.

在图10所示的示例性实施例中，沿着壳体612的周边654放置光变化装置618。诸发光二极管614设置在壳体612的大体中央位置，同时光变化装置618基本上围绕诸发光二极管614设置。In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 10 , light altering device 618 is positioned along perimeter 654 of housing 612 . The light emitting diodes 614 are positioned generally centrally in the housing 612, while the light changing device 618 is positioned substantially around the light emitting diodes 614.

参阅图11和12，其中示出了被构造成用作为一照明的和便携式附件物品的照明设备710。在所示的实施例中，照明设备710包括用于将照明设备710连接于使用者的连接装置(例如粘接剂711、夹子等)，这样允许照明设备710例如被用作为珠宝玉石工艺品、头发装饰品、照明张贴物或其它的附属物品。或者，照明设备710还可以连接于汽车盖或其它可动平台表面，例如用于照亮汽车标记或标识。Referring to Figures 11 and 12, there is shown a lighting device 710 configured for use as a lighted and portable accessory item. In the illustrated embodiment, the lighting device 710 includes connecting means (such as adhesive 711, clips, etc.) Ornaments, illuminated decals, or other accessory items. Alternatively, lighting device 710 may also be attached to a car hood or other movable platform surface, for example for illuminating car signs or logos.

照明设备710包括许多发光二极管714和光变化装置718。光变化装置718相地于壳体712和发光二极管714定位，用于接收和改变来自发光二极管714的光线716，从而变化的光线728照亮壳体712的至少一个部分。从而，照亮附件物品。在工作中，光变化装置718折射、反射、绕射和/或分散光线716(例如发射方向、波长、颜色、相位等)，从而变化的光线728用令人心情愉快的光图形和效果照亮壳体712的一部分。或者，光变化装置和壳体可以一体地形成为单个构件，同时光变化装置包括壳体的内部许多刻面。The lighting device 710 includes a number of light emitting diodes 714 and a light changing device 718 . Light altering device 718 is positioned relative to housing 712 and LED 714 for receiving and altering light 716 from LED 714 such that altered light 728 illuminates at least a portion of housing 712 . Thus, the accessory item is illuminated. In operation, light varying device 718 refracts, reflects, diffracts, and/or disperses light 716 (e.g., emission direction, wavelength, color, phase, etc.) so that varying light 728 illuminates with pleasing light patterns and effects Part of the housing 712 . Alternatively, the light-altering device and housing may be integrally formed as a single member, with the light-altering device comprising a number of facets inside the housing.

在所示的实施例中，电源732包括手表电池。此外，基底组件730的后表面756设置有允许照明设备710被使用为张贴物的适当的粘接剂。照明设备710还包括控制器，例如集成电路/电路板组件740和开关742。开关742允许使用者从关于照明设备710的许多工作方式中选择。或者，控制器可以包括接触感应开关，该开关当使用者接触它时驱动照明设备。应该理解照明设备10、110、210、310、410、510、610的其它实施例也可以被构造成用作为便携式的附属物品。In the illustrated embodiment, power source 732 includes a watch battery. Furthermore, the rear surface 756 of the base assembly 730 is provided with a suitable adhesive that allows the lighting device 710 to be used as a sticker. The lighting device 710 also includes a controller, such as an integrated circuit/circuit board assembly 740 and a switch 742 . Switch 742 allows the user to select from a number of modes of operation with respect to lighting device 710 . Alternatively, the controller may include a touch sensitive switch that activates the lighting device when a user touches it. It should be understood that other embodiments of lighting devices 10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610 may also be configured for use as portable accessory items.

本发明的叙述在性质上仅仅是示例性的，决不是用于限制本发明，它的应用或使用。因此，不脱离本发明实质的各种变化都落在本发明的范围内。这些变化并不被认为是脱离了本发明的原理和范围。The description of the invention is merely exemplary in nature and in no way intended to limit the invention, its application or uses. Therefore, various changes without departing from the essence of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention. Such changes are not considered to depart from the principle and scope of the invention.

Claims (31)

1. a lighting apparatus comprises;
Housing;
Be used to launch at least one light source of light; And
With respect to the light changeable device of housing and light source location, be used to accept and change light, thereby the light that changes illuminates at least one part on the surface of supporting lighting apparatus from light source.
2. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that: the light changeable device comprises the surface with many facets.
3. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 2 is characterized in that: the light changeable device comprises the material of substantial transparent.
4. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that: the light changeable device changes light by at least one kind of refraction, reflection, diffraction and dispersion.
5. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that: housing comprises at least one translucent surface.
6. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that: light source comprises many light emitting diodes.
7. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that: also comprise many light sources, wherein at least one comprises light source incandescent or fluorescence.
8. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 7 is characterized in that: light source incandescent or fluorescence is at least partly by in the formed cavity of light changeable device.
9. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that: also comprise a motor with respect to another rotation that is used for light variation device and light source.
10. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that: light source is near the end of light changeable device.
11. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that: light source is near the side of housing, and the light changeable device is in middle position basically with respect to housing.
12. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that: lighting device comprises the user's jockey that is used for this lighting device is connected in the user.
13. a lighting apparatus comprises:
Cube shaped substantially housing;
The light changeable device that comprises an end;
Be positioned near this end and be oriented at least one light emitting diode that launches light into the light changeable device; And
With respect to housing and light emitting diode location, be used to accept and change light changeable device from the light of light emitting diode so that the light that changes illuminates at least one part that is in the housing of the surperficial relative position of supporting lighting apparatus.
14. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 13 is characterized in that: the light changeable device comprises the surface with many facets.
15. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 13 is characterized in that: the light changeable device changes light by at least one kind of refraction, reflection, diffraction and dispersion.
16. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 13 is characterized in that: also comprise a plurality of light sources, wherein at least one comprises a light source white heat or fluorescence that is positioned at the formed cavity of light changeable device at least in part.
17. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 13 is characterized in that: a motor that also comprises light changeable device and light source with respect to another rotation.
18. a lighting apparatus, it comprises:
The housing that comprises a side surface;
The light changeable device; And
Be positioned near the side surface of housing and be oriented at least one light emitting diode that makes light irradiates light changeable device; And
With respect to housing and light emitting diode location, be used to accept and change light changeable device from the light of light emitting diode so that the light that changes illuminates at least one part on the surface of supporting this lighting apparatus.
19. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 18, it is characterized in that: also comprise near the corner on each that is positioned at housing and be oriented at least one light emitting diode that light is shone the light changeable device, and wherein the light changeable device is located substantially on middle position with respect to housing.
20. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 18 is characterized in that: also comprise near the end that is positioned at the light changeable device and be oriented at least one light emitting diode that launches light into the light changeable device.
21. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 18 is characterized in that: the light changeable device comprises the surface with many facets.
22. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 18 is characterized in that: the light changeable device changes light by at least one kind of refraction, reflection, diffraction and dispersion.
23. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 18 is characterized in that: also comprise a plurality of light sources, wherein at least one comprises a light source white heat or fluorescence that is positioned at the formed cavity of light changeable device at least in part.
24. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 18 is characterized in that: housing comprises the opaque surface with the support surface relative positioning.
25. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 18 is characterized in that: housing forms a hole, and wherein the light changeable device is positioned at housing, so that an end of light changeable device stretches out by this hole.
26. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 18 is characterized in that: a motor that also comprises light changeable device and light source with respect to another rotation.
27. a lighting apparatus comprises:
Housing;
Be used to launch at least one light source of light;
With respect to housing and light source location, be used to receive and change light changeable device from the light of light source so that the light that changes illuminates at least one part of housing; And
Wherein lighting apparatus is configured to the shape of at least one alphanumeric character.
28. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 27 is characterized in that: the light changeable device comprises the surface with many facets.
29. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 27 is characterized in that: the light changeable device changes light by at least one kind of refraction, reflection, diffraction and dispersion.
30. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 27 is characterized in that; Light source comprises that wherein the light changeable device is located substantially on the center with respect to housing along many light emitting diodes of the periphery location of housing.
31. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 27 is characterized in that; Light source comprises the many light emitting diodes that are in middle position with respect to housing basically, and wherein the light changeable device is along the periphery location of housing.
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